A quick look at some of the things that happened this week in the world of cable cars, urban gondolas, and cable propelled transit: New transportation plans in Istanbul, Turkey reveal that a cable car is planned travel over the Bosphorus strait. While the project is still within its infant stages, if built, the system...
A quick look at some of the things that happened this week in the world of cable cars, urban gondolas, and cable propelled transit: Lagos, Nigeria may soon be the next major metropolis to build a CPT system. Reports indicate that $500 million will be invested. Construction is scheduled to start in November this year while...
A quick look at some of the things that happened this week in the world of cable cars, urban gondolas, and cable propelled transit: Due to time sensitivities of the tourist project, an entire aerial tram system — all 450 tonnes of it — was flown from Germany to Puebla, Mexico! The infamous Ngong Ping...
A quick look at some of the things that happened this week in the world of cable cars, urban gondolas, and cable propelled transit: Rio de Janeiro begins testing their second cable-propelled transit system in Rio’s oldest favela, Providência. The city of Lagos, Nigeria – one of the fastest growing cities in the world –...
A quick look at some of the things that happened this week in the world of cable cars, urban gondolas, and cable propelled transit: Chicago Historian, Greg Borzo documents Chicago’s extensive history with cable car technology in his new book Chicago Cable Cars. Want more Chicago Cable Cars? Read about our own concept for a Chicago...
— A quick look at some of the things that happened this week in the world of cable cars, urban gondolas, and cable propelled transit: The Telluride Gondola becomes even more environmentally friendly as a new efficient lighting system is installed in terminals and solar energy is purchased from a nearby power station. Reports indicate...
A quick look at some of the things that happened this week in the world of cable cars, urban gondolas, and cable propelled transit: The Mariche Metrocable in Caracas, Venezuela is officially inaugurated. A neighbourhood blog in Seattle suggests using urban gondolas as a solution to the local “Montlake Mess” transport problem. Politicians in London...
A quick look at some of the things that happened this week in the world of cable cars, urban gondolas, and cable propelled transit: A cable car project is being considered in Birmingham, England. It looks to shuttle riders between three rail stations. A 2.4km gondola system may soon be under construction in Kathmandu, Nepal. The...
A quick look at some of the things that happened this week in the world of cable cars, urban gondolas, and cable propelled transit: In Brisbane, Australia, a gaming group has announced a $1.3 billion resort proposal which includes a cable car system as its centerpiece. It’s reported that this attraction has looked to the Sentosa...
A quick look at some of the things that happened this week in the world of cable cars, urban gondolas, and cable propelled transit: Reports indicate that Sri Pada — a sacred mountain located in Sri Lanka — will soon connected with a cable car. Netizens in Cincinnati begin a discussion to understand if connecting Mount...